Portsmouth Schools On 2-Hour Delay Amid Dangerous Cold

PORTSMOUTH, NH — Portsmouth schools will operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday after a weekend snowstorm dumped more than a half-foot of snow on the region and dangerously cold temperatures set in. Wind chill values Tuesday morning are expected to drop to as low as -20. The National Weather Service issued a wind chill advisory through 9 a.m.

"The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes," NWS said in a statement. "Hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves."

Things will start to warm up Wednesday.

7-day Forecast for Southern New Hampshire

Mixed precipitation on Wednesday through next Monday, with high temperatures rising to 45°F on Thursday.

Tuesday January 22

Mostly cloudy starting in the afternoon. High 22, low -0.
Chance of precipitation: 2%. Wind 9 mph from the NW

Wednesday January 23

Windy starting in the afternoon, continuing until evening, and light rain starting in the afternoon. High 43, low 11.
Chance of precipitation: 87%. Wind 8 mph from the SSW

Thursday January 24

Rain until afternoon, starting again in the evening. High 45, low 29.
Chance of precipitation: 97%. Wind 5 mph from the W

Friday January 25

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High 30, low 16.
Chance of precipitation: 1%. Wind 6 mph from the W

Saturday January 26

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High 25, low 13.
Chance of precipitation: 6%. Wind 1 mph from the E

Sunday January 27

Heavy snow (2–5 in.) in the afternoon and overnight. High 42, low 17.
Chance of precipitation: 48%. Wind 3 mph from the ESE

Monday January 28

Snow (3–6 in.) until afternoon. High 35, low 20.
Chance of precipitation: 28%. Wind 6 mph from the NNW

Data provided by darksky.net.

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